In July 2026, a cyber group identifying itself as Handala announced a successful and highly disruptive cyberattack against the network infrastructure of SupraNet Communications. SupraNet is a prominent internet service provider based in Madison, Wisco...
In July 2026, it was revealed that the microtask platform Paidwork suffered a massive data breach affecting more than 23 million users. The platform, which allows individuals to earn small amounts of money by completing online gigs such as watching ad...
Bath Fitter Distributing, Inc., a Springfield, Tennessee-based affiliate of the Bath Fitter brand specializing in one-day bathroom remodeling services, recently reported a significant data security incident involving unauthorized access to sensitive c...
Kootenai County, Idaho, recently disclosed a significant data breach resulting from a ransomware attack that was first detected on March 30, 2026. Although the county identified the intrusion in late March and acted quickly to secure its network and r...
On July 4, 2026, Clover Health Investments, a technology-focused Medicare Advantage insurer, identified a significant cybersecurity breach involving unauthorized access to its internal systems. The incident was initiated through a social engineering a...
AnMed, a nonprofit health system serving upstate South Carolina and Northeast Georgia, experienced a significant cybersecurity disruption beginning on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The incident, characterized as a malware attack, severely impacted the organi...
In July 2026, a series of coordinated cyberattacks targeted municipal water and wastewater facilities across at least five communities in Minnesota. The incidents, which occurred on a Monday morning during a significant heat wave with temperatures rea...
South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently confirmed a significant data breach involving the Korea National Diplomatic Academy, which has potentially compromised the personal information of nearly all the country's diplomats. The breach target...
In July 2026, reports emerged of a significant data exposure involving the personal contact information of numerous high-profile Hollywood stars and filmmakers. The breach was linked to the Tribeca Film Festival, an annual event founded by Robert De N...
Bank of Baroda, one of India's largest public sector lenders, recently confirmed a significant security incident following reports that a massive cache of sensitive data surfaced on the dark web. The breach, which was first identified in July 2026, re...
Cyber Security Case Studies has worked with a number of groups to develop these risk effect categories which represent a plain-english description of the impacts seen in public cyber events alongside their definition: